Slayer’s Kerry King confirms in an interview with Metal Hammer that the concerts at the Aftershock, Riot Fest and Louder Than Life festivals will not involve new recordings or future tours.
Kerry Kingguitarist of the legendary thrash metal band Slayerhe confirmed in a recent interview with the magazine metal hammer from the United Kingdom that the band’s upcoming festival shows will not result in new recordings or a tour. This statement comes after the announcement of the participation of Slayer at festivals Aftershock, Riot Fest and Louder Than Lifescheduled for September and October of this year.
Five years after the last concert
Five years after the last concert of Slayerwhich at the time was promoted as part of the band’s farewell tour, and just weeks after Kerry King revealed details about his solo project, the group surprised by announcing their lap to the stages. However, King clarifies that this meeting is one-time and does not imply long-term plans: “For me, it’s just three shows that mark five years since our last concerts, a fun celebration, a ‘Hey, remember what we were like before the pandemic?’
Relationships within the band
Regarding the internal dynamics of the group, Kerry He mentioned that he has not yet spoken to Tom Arayabassist and vocalist of Slayer, since the band’s reunion was announced. “It’s not that I’m mad at him or anything,” King explained. «We are very different people and we end up being business partners more than anything. He has very different interests than mine and very different perspectives. Does that make me hate him? No. But I don’t need to talk to him every day… We just don’t have much in common. When the time comes to rehearse, I will have no problem showing up. “We are professionals, and that is what we do.”
Besides, King referred to his debut solo album, “From Hell I Rise,” which will be released on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Musicstating that, although it sounds similar to Slayerrepresents a new path in his musical career.
The lineup for the return of Slayer It will be the same as the last tour in 2019, including Araya, Kingthe guitarist Gary Holt (also from Exodus) and long-time drummer Paul Bostaph.
